Midlands & East

The Midlands & East of England is steeped in rich heritage. The region is home to vibrant cities and cultural hubs, picturesque countryside and iconic waterways. Its varied history ranges from the birthplace of William Shakespeare to the industrial Black Country.
Get inspired: see below for some of the organisations and communities we have funded.
Currently recruiting: Committee members for England, Midlands & East (up to five roles)
We are recruiting for up to five members to join our Committee for England, Midlands & East. The deadline for applications is 10 June 2022.
Please see the job description on our jobs application portal for more information.
Funding
Our grants programmes are open – if you have an idea for a project in the Midlands & East of England, we would love to hear from you.
Find out more and apply for National Lottery grants for Heritage.
Contact us
East Midlands
Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0115 8576763 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
First Floor, Granby House, 44 Friar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6DQ
East of England
Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 01223 645 938 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
Nine Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1GE
West Midlands
Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0121 393 4734 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
2 Snow Hill, Birmingham, B4 6GA
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
We are fully operational and open for business, but we are conducting much of our day-to-day business remotely.
This means we are unable to access our post. In the interim, please send any items via email to your contact or via email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk.
Follow us on Twitter: @HeritageFundM_E
Upcoming events
Our funding workshops and advice sessions are a great opportunity to find out about our funding, get tips on how to make a good application, and network with other organisations from your area. See our upcoming events below.
Helping You Apply: Grants for £3,000 to £10,000
Do you have an idea for a heritage project, but aren’t sure about applying for funding?
We're hosting an online informal webinar that will take you through who we are and what we fund, information about our outcomes, how to apply for a grant (between £3,000 and £10,000), and offer some top tips.
Find out more and book your free ticket for 24 May 2022 at 1:00PM.
One-to-one funding advice sessions for Walsall
Our National Lottery Grants for Heritage programme is open, and we are looking for applications from Walsall, one of our Areas of Focus. Walsall has received less funding from us in the past, so we are providing extra support to help groups from the area apply for grants.
Book onto one of our free advice sessions if you would like to discuss your heritage project ideas or ask any questions. The advice sessions are online informal one-to-one chats with members of our Engagement Team. They can last up to 50 minutes and are available throughout the day.
Upcoming dates available for booking:
- Tuesday 7 June
To book, please enquire via email at support@onewalsall.org, or you can call 01922 619840.

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Blogs
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Projects
Colonial Countryside: Understanding Country Houses and the British Empire
The University of Leicester provides opportunities for children to explore and think about British imperial history at National Trust Houses.

Projects
Roundhouse Birmingham: historical discovery, outdoor activities and urban enterprise
This iconic building has been brought back to life and is now inviting people to #SeeTheCityDifferently.

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Buxton Crescent & Spa
Buxton Crescent in Derbyshire reopened on 17 May 2021 following a major National Lottery funded restoration project.

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HHA2019 Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens- Reimagining the People's Palace
At an acute and immediate risk of loss, the UK’s last surviving historic winter gardens will be receiving an almost £10million grant as part of the Heritage Horizon Awards.

Projects
HHA2019 Peatland Progress: A New Vision for the Fens
We have awarded more than £8million to this ground-breaking project that addresses climate change, carbon emissions, biodiversity loss and the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

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